There was a soft knock at my door. I was mildly surprised to see Tessa standing on the other side. She looked as though she was either heading to workout or had already been working out. I gestured for her to enter my room. I turned to face her and raised an eyebrow at her in question.
"What's bothering you, my friend?" She asked softly.
I sighed. I had been so certain that I had kept my emotions in check and hidden from her. I motioned for her to sit on the sofa while I went to pull the curtains closed. I could see the sun just beginning to rise in the east, and although Talia had given me an amulet that would protect me from the sun, I was still cautious by habit. I turned to face her trying to keep my expression neutral. I sat down next to her, and we were silent for a few
